Andromache: A Play in Three Acts

Andromache: A Play in Three Acts, written by Gilbert Murray and first published in 1900, is a dramatic exploration of love, revenge, and the aftermath of war. Set in the Greek Heroic Age, the play follows Andromache, the widow of Hector, as she faces captivity under Pyrrhus and navigates the tensions with Orestes, who seeks revenge and his lost bride, Hermione. The characters' struggles reflect the personal and societal consequences of their desires, culminating in tragedy and a poignant plea for peace in the wake of conflict.